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Geocaching!
I have to admit - when someone first said to me "do you fancy going geocaching?" the first thing I said was "say what now?". My lovely...
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CHEAP! Homely Hughenden Manor
It was positively pouring down with rain today, but, never wanting to give up the opportunity to make the most of the time off...
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FREE or CHEAP! Fang-tastic fun at Osterley Halloween Pumpkin Festival
We are so lucky to live so close to a wonderful National Trust site. Today we went along to Osterley's Halloween Pumpkin Festival and we...
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CHEAP! Canoeing on Osterley Lake
Ticking off no. 50 on the National Trust's '50 things to do before you're 11¾' - canoeing! Ok so the list actually says to 'canoe down a...
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The very opulent Waddesdon Manor
As you may know (from a previous post), me and the kids became National Trust members for pretty much the price of a couple of 2 Mc D'...
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The very beautiful Polesden Lacey
A beautiful day for wandering around in the Surrey countryside and visiting this lavish residence. Apart from acres of space, a woodland...
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FREE or CHEAP! Den Building at Osterley
Crossing off another item from the '50 things' list...No. 4 - Build a Den. While you have the privilege of enjoying the beautiful park...
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CHEAP! Ham House Christmas Trail
As the kids are now getting a little older, I wanted to find a local 'visit to Santa' with a little something extra so today, we came...